180037 KO MEi:CogSci Behavioural Biology Discussion (2011W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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1.Termin (NUR Vorbesprechung): Mo., 3. Oktober 2011, 9:00 - 11:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock
Weitere Termine werden bei der Vorbesprechung bekannt gegeben!
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock
Weitere Termine werden bei der Vorbesprechung bekannt gegeben!
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This discussion/course has a focus on the integrative knowledge and understanding of fairly fundamental concepts, theories, approaches etc. in the area of the biology of cognition and behaviour (cf. MEi:CogSci B-D-BIO Learning Outcomes). Topics will include: Evolution; History of Behavioural and Cognitive Biology; Communication; Sociobiology & Social Systems; Sexual/Parental Behaviour & Reproduction; Development; Stress and Personality; Behavioural Ecology.
Assessment and permitted materials
Course requirements include 1) final exam (50%), 2) active participation (e.g. in discussions, homework; 30%), 3) co-preparing/designing of a course session (incl. short presentation/kick-off contribution; 20%). It will be possible to earn extra points for 2).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course aims specifically at supporting students to achieve the learning outcomes of the MEi:CogSci Basic Disciplinary Module "Introduction to Behavioural Biology" (B-D-BIO).
Examination topics
The central elements of this course are discussions and short presentations or kick-off contributions, respectively, based on preparatory reading. For those interested (optional): participation in creating a text about "cognition".
Reading list
Bolhuis, Johan J. & Giraldeau, Luc-Alain (eds.) (2005) The Behavior of Animals: Mechanisms, Function, and Evolution. Oxford: Blackwell.
Kamil, Alan C. (1998) On the proper definition of cognitive ethology. In: Balda, R.P., Pepperberg, I.M., Kamil, A.C. (eds.) Animal Cognition in Nature: The Convergence of Psychology and Biology in Laboratory and Field (pp. 1-28). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Levitis, Daniel A., Lidicker, William Z., Jr. & Freund, Glenn (2009) Behavioural biologists do not agree on what constitutes behaviour. Animal Behaviour 78: 103-110.
For more details (further reading, etc.) please have a look at the e-learning course.
Planned meetings (Monday, 17:00-19:00, Biozentrum Althanstrasse 14, Seminarraum 1): 24.10.2011, 07.11.2011, 21.11.2011, 05.12.2011, 12.12.2011, 09.01.2012 (if wished), 16.01.2012 and 30.01.2012 (exam).
Kamil, Alan C. (1998) On the proper definition of cognitive ethology. In: Balda, R.P., Pepperberg, I.M., Kamil, A.C. (eds.) Animal Cognition in Nature: The Convergence of Psychology and Biology in Laboratory and Field (pp. 1-28). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Levitis, Daniel A., Lidicker, William Z., Jr. & Freund, Glenn (2009) Behavioural biologists do not agree on what constitutes behaviour. Animal Behaviour 78: 103-110.
For more details (further reading, etc.) please have a look at the e-learning course.
Planned meetings (Monday, 17:00-19:00, Biozentrum Althanstrasse 14, Seminarraum 1): 24.10.2011, 07.11.2011, 21.11.2011, 05.12.2011, 12.12.2011, 09.01.2012 (if wished), 16.01.2012 and 30.01.2012 (exam).
Association in the course directory
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